In government, new figures are still making their mark

It’s 8 p.m., Sunday, July 3, the phone rings. At the end of the line, it is the Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, in full constitution of its new government. His interlocutor is Dominique Faure, former professional tennis player, local elected official and recently deputy of the presidential majority. More than surprising, the proposal made to her goes beyond everything she had imagined: to occupy the position of Secretary of State in charge of Rurality. It’s immediately a big yes, and the beginning of an experience “unique” for the one who believes to reflect “meritocracy”.

Like her, around twenty personalities who have never held ministerial positions have now joined a month ago – or three, for those appointed as early as May – the revamped team of Elisabeth Borne. Some quickly made themselves known through controversy, such as the Minister of Sports, Amelie Oudea-Casteraduring the scenes of chaos at the Stade de France, or the…